Elastic Engineer with Security Clearance

CB5 Solutions, LLC
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    About the Job At cb5, we are on a mission to find exceptional talent. Our tight-knit organization is led by five brothers, each technology leaders in their respective technical fields and driven to foster a culture of excellence through solidarity. We are seeking a Elastic Engineer to join a robust software development and support team. This is a full time onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL supporting U.S. Government customers. The candidate will: - Be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Elastic Stack environment, with a primary focus on leveraging Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities to enhance our cybersecurity posture. - Be responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of our Elastic Stack infrastructure, and will work closely with other teams to integrate it with existing security tools and workflows. Key Responsibilities: - Architect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment, specializing in Elastic EDR/ Defend. - Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection, prevention, and security event enrichment. - Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time security monitoring, threat identification, and incident response tracking. - Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend capabilities. - Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues, develop comprehensive documentation, and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence. Successful candidate will have: - Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) - Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities - Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and data lifecycle management. - Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems - Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities. - Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts. - Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP). Basic Requirements: - BS degree in an applicable field and 5+ years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). - 3+ years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions. - 2+ years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members. - 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role. - Must have a strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response. - Must have experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques. - Must be proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). - Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP). - Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance. - Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance Desired Requirements: - Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SIEM technologies and security event management, security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP), strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts, threat intelligence platforms and data feeds. - Have a relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH). - Have experience tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes. cb5 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
  • Job Description

    About the Job At cb5, we are on a mission to find exceptional talent. Our tight-knit organization is led by five brothers, each technology leaders in their respective technical fields and driven to foster a culture of excellence through solidarity. We are seeking a Elastic Engineer to join a robust software development and support team. This is a full time onsite role in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL supporting U.S. Government customers. The candidate will: - Be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Elastic Stack environment, with a primary focus on leveraging Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities to enhance our cybersecurity posture. - Be responsible for ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of our Elastic Stack infrastructure, and will work closely with other teams to integrate it with existing security tools and workflows. Key Responsibilities: - Architect, deploy, and maintain a highly available and scalable Elastic Stack environment, specializing in Elastic EDR/ Defend. - Configure and optimize Elastic EDR/Defend policies and data pipelines for threat detection, prevention, and security event enrichment. - Develop and maintain Kibana dashboards and visualizations for real-time security monitoring, threat identification, and incident response tracking. - Perform proactive threat hunting and in-depth security analysis using Elastic EDR/Defend capabilities. - Troubleshoot complex Elastic Stack issues, develop comprehensive documentation, and mentor junior engineers to ensure operational excellence. Successful candidate will have: - Expert knowledge of the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) - Expert knowledge of Elastic EDR and Defend capabilities - Strong understanding of data indexing, sharding, replication, and data lifecycle management. - Strong understanding of Linux and Windows operating systems - Knowledge of common coding flaws and security vulnerabilities. - Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts. - Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP). Basic Requirements: - BS degree in an applicable field and 5+ years of experience working with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). - 3+ years of experience specifically implementing and managing Elastic EDR and Defend solutions. - 2+ years of experience in a lead or senior role, mentoring and guiding other team members. - 1+ years of experience working in a management or leadership role. - Must have a strong understanding of security principles, threat detection, and incident response. - Must have experience with data ingestion, processing, and enrichment techniques. - Must be proficient in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell). - Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP). - Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance. - Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance Desired Requirements: - Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), SIEM technologies and security event management, security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP), strong understanding of network protocols and security concepts, threat intelligence platforms and data feeds. - Have a relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH). - Have experience tuning and optimizing Elastic EDR and Defend for specific threat landscapes. cb5 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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